Roofing Repairs Following Inclement Weather

Many homes in the south of the US can be subject to storm or even hurricane damage from time to time. So, what does one do when Hurricane Ruth blows off your roof? Your shelter is one of the most expensive parts of your home as it protects everybody and everything living under that cement, plywood and timber frame. It could also be considered one of the most precious parts of any home.

So what do you do after an act of god comes along and blows your dreams away at 100mph? Keeping a well maintained roof is critical to protect it against damage from the elements. But is there only so much we can do to protect our shelter from the storm? Unfortunately if you live in the hurricane belt or twister regions of the US, your task is clear. You will have to protect the well-being of your roof against all the potential winds and hurricanes and any snow, hard rains and hail too.

The need for repairing a roof in many parts of the US is all too common. If you are unsure whether or not your roof has survived the storm that passed overnight, you can do a quick check around all the upstairs rooms and see if there are any wet spots present on the ceilings. Remember to check every room and then the hallways too. This is an early warning indication and one that all too many people ignore. They often say things like; as long as it doesn't get any bigger it should be OK. But this is a warning from above, quite literally and you should act on it now and not wait until the next big rainstorm before you take action.

After time, if the wet spot is left to make it through to the dry wall coating plaster, you may start to see a small droplet or drip of water. You may have seen in some old films showing poverty-stricken homes, where a series of pots and pans are used to catch the dripping water coming through the ceilings; this will be where a major roof repair situation is desperately needed.

As long as the leak remains unrepaired the mould and mildew will start to form on the top of your ceiling; the area known as the sub-roof position. Repairs will be costly and expensive if you allow it to get to this point. Remember, if you see a wet spot get a repair roofer out to your home as soon as possible.